Top Rankings
Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,900 students in Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,900 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#492 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
84%
48%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
5%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,232 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,033 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,232
$11,421
Spending / Student
$12,033
$11,323
Best Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Biltmore Preparatory Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 N 34th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 381-6160
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 381-6160
Grades: K-8
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Excelencia School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2181 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-4670
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Papago School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2013 N 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6100
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 381-6140
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 381-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6020
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6020
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
The Creighton Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2802 E. Mcdowell Roaad
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6060
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-6060
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Larry C Kennedy School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2702 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6180
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6180
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-4665
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 381-4665
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Creighton Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2702 E Flower St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6018
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #1010.
William T Machan Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 381-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District?
Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,900 students.
What is the rank of Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District?
Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District is ranked #531 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District?
84% of Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District?
Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,033 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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